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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-08

Look out, and don't I've deceived by
tramps and others WHO travel around
the country repairing Watches, Clocks
and Jewclry, as you may be minus of
some of your things, for party has
talteh 4 good many in on that style.
Beware or you will be that much out.
Remember that the safest way Is to
have your work done ny one whom
you know is safe and reliable, and
who has been here for the last twelve
years. All work done by us is guar
antced to give satisfaction. and prices
are rs low as will justify us and to
give you satisfaction. SO bring your
work to one who learned the Watch
Trade. and not the Tin Trddc, 4 tin
ncr is not one to work on Watches
and Clocks. II. a. BuRToS,
Matchmaker
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-08
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
BAIriNoRr. sAruRpAY. JAN. %,

T AMP Chimncys and Burners. all sizes. for
IL sale ut JOSEPH Il. YESTERDAYS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-02-08
b e w / S E !
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By keeping up high standard of selection,
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years to come.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16


TURKEY THIEF CAUGHT.-During
last week some fine turkeys were
stolen from Mr.. G.. F. Walker, q
prosperous farmer near this place
Thorton Washington, colored, who
recently worked for Mr.. Walker was
suspected of the theft, and upon
inquiry several turkeys were found
to have been purchased from him
by merchants in this place. The
thief was arrested on Monday, and
after a hearing before the magistrate
VISA committed to jail. Our mer-
chants ought to be very careful how
they purchase poultry from such
characters.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
Wonderful Cure.

W. d. IIoyt 4, Co., whosa'e and
retail druggists of Rome, Ga, says:
We have been selling DR., Kings
New Discovery, Electric Bitters and
Bucklen's Arnjca Salve for years.
Have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or give such universal
satisfaction. There have been some
wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several
eases of pronounced Consumption
have been entirely cured by use of a
few Electric BltterS. We guarantee
them always. Sold by George t,
Light,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
We REPRINT the following from our !
sue of May 6,h.
SENATOR FAULKNER.

Mr Camden being finally with
drawn. Judge C. J. Faulkner,of Mar
tinsburg, was elected Senator on yes
terdav. There was no caucus nomi-
nation. and Gu the first ballot in the
ioint assembly Mr.. Faulkner re
cciyed IS votes. Several others were
placed in nomination, but before the
result was announced sufficient
uumher OF Democrats changed to
Faulkner 10 give him the election.
Judge Faulkner was elected 10 the
Bench in this Circuit at the election
in 1850, and for three years past has
always been spoken of as the best
Circuit Judge in the State He is
about forty years Of age and in point
of native intellect is equal to any.
He has. while on the Bench, acquired
the habits of student and being &
man ofvery quick perception he has
10 in his power to write his name on
the page of history alongside ofCal-
houn. Webster and Clay. He is
Young, he has capacity, he has the
opportunity and he has every in
ducement to patriotic eNertiOn. It
will be recollected that he was one of
among those the Twelve" offered to
support last February, but the Cam
den men refused to accept him. We
presume the railroad lobby will now
claim the credit Of giving him the
place. iu hopes of being able to
use h;m. Mr.. Faulkner is young
but we Go not think he will be
caught in this trap. He will be
tempted as very few men have been
tempted IL he has the sagaeity we
think he has, the railroad managers
will find themselves greatly mistak
en-, and Che cause Of tGe general
public has gained an able advocate.
1t gives us infinite pleasure TO testi-
fy that he is one Of the very few men,
prominent in West Va politics, who
do not hesitate to express in public
what they speak in private. The
true democracy Of West Virginia is
entirely satisfied with the result
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
Greatly Excited.

Nota few ofthe citizens ofCharles-
town have recently become greatly
excited over the astounding facts,
that several of their friends who had
been pronounced by their physicians
as incurable and beyond all hope
suffering with that dreaded monster
Cousnmption-have been completely
cured Ivy DR.. Rings New discovery
for consumption, the only remedy
that does positively cure all throat
and lung diseases, Coughs Colds,
Asthma and Bronchitis. Trial bot
tie free mt Geo. T. Lights drug store;
large bottles 81.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

after subscription has expired, the
party can pay for it or not exactly
as he pleases. Those who want the
paper can afford to pay for it. If
any one who wants it, but cannot
spare the money. it viii give us the
greatest pleasure to sead it without
charge. 1t is supposed that there
is intelligence enough in West Vir-
ginia to support paper like this.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
TO SUBSCRIBE RS.

a part of the press : accustomed
to continue sending the paper after
a subscription has expired, and then
dun for pay for the entire time the
paper has been sent Let it be I'M
derstood, once for all, that the DEM
ocRAr is conducted on different
principle. We make no claim
against any one except for the time
he subscribed, If the paper is sent
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
STONEBRAKER'S BLOOD AND LIV-
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l endeavor to give my guest the best
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Would not sell any other Extracts but
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j. y. ROBINSON,
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c. WITMoRE d Co.,
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Mr.. Roberts informs US that the
B. d O. ticket office will shortly be
supplied with case of tickets for
all distant points reached by the b.
q o. and its connections, so that
he will be able to sell tickets and
check baggage through for all
places for which tickets are sold at
the principal b, d o. stations.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDIToR-Please iafoIm your
readers that have positive remedy
for the above named disease. By its
timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. | shall
be glad to send two bottles of my RENE
dy FREE to any of your reade.s who
have consumption, if they will send me
their express and post Office address.
Respectfully, r. \. SLoCUM, NJ. c.
d2 6m Isl Pearl St, y. y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Mrs. Joseph G.. Atkinson, widow
of Bishop Thomas Atkinson. Of the
Diocese Of North Carolina. died
wednesday Of last week, after an i'll
ness Of wear, 80 the residence of
her son. Or. Robert Atkinson, 1921
Cathedral street, Baltimore. The
body was buried beside that of her
husband. at Wilmington. \. G.
Bisop Atkinson was an uncle Of Mrs.
Dutton, Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs.
Perry OF this town.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

The Oakland Sunday School will
give an Exhibition on Tuesday
night, December 9th. Admission
20 cts, children 10 cts. Doors
opened at 6 o'clock. On Wednes-
day night, December 2Sth, the
school will have Christmas Tree.
Admission free. Both to be held at
Oakland Church.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Where our our Representatives
reside in Washington, kenna; l40
b. st. n. f.; Faulkner, National
hotel; Golf. Ebbitt House; Snyder,
National hotel; Wilson zoos n. st.
n. w; Hogg, 140S II. st. n. W.; j.
c. Holmes National Hotel.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

DIED.-On Sunday last, Mamie,
the nine year old daughter of DR..
w. f. Lippitt, after short illness.
She was taken i'll while visiting her
relations in Clarke county, Va, and
brought home on Friday. She was
an extremely interesting child for
her age and loved dearly by all her
play mates. Funeral took place on
Monday afternoon.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

The Martinsburg Statesman says
The National Bank has about COM
pleted it's improvements, and now
has a room that is second to none.
The cashier and paying teller's
counter is fitted up similarly to the
Peoples Bank and presents a very
handsome appearance. Its arrange
ments for fire and burglar protec-
ton are rs perfect as can well be.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

ID. NJ. Kilmer, Of Martinsburg has
obtained patent for an improved
broom rack, and S. II. Turner, OF
Upshur, for a design for bed
spring.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Mr.. Townsen Frazier, large cat
tie raiser of Loudoun comfy, Va,
unloaded at this point last Tuesday,
325 stock cattle. which he pur-
chased in Chicago. to fatten.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

FOUND.-BetweeD the Courthouse
and Hul's Pump, a fine gold watch
will make handsome present for a
daughter-a full line at Chas. w.
Browns Jewelry Store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
About $50 Acres Of Land

on the east side of the Shenandoah river
all in good timber-has been in my
possession SO wears and has been taken
good care of This land will be sold iu
5 and 10 acre lots-County Road running
through said land. This land eXtendsto
the bank of the Shenandoah river.
/ will also sell Decree from the Coun-
ty Court in my favor of Starry VS.. Coop
er of $500.
Also sell life il terest of Mrs. A. NJ.
SchaltZ in Mt. Hammond Ferry-free
use of road to and from Shannondaie
Springs, and q nearer road 10 Round
Hill, Loudoun county, Va, only miles
distant.
n1y | will also sell two Offices in the
Hunter Row, opposite the Courthouse,
in jefferson county. One-third cash, and
the balance in one and two years.
Nv two offices opposite the Court
house contain Is feet each front, running
back 40 feet. These offices will be sold
separately.
/ have also on my "Bloomery Hall'
farm good Cistern, a lot of Sheaf Oats
and 20 bushels of Rye.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash,
and the balance in one and two years,
negotiable notes with approved securi-
ty, payable at the Peoples Bank of Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, purchaser giving q
deed of trust on land to secure deferred
payments.
p. S.-Persons having business with
me will find me after the 10th of Janua-
nv, 1883, at the Howard House, City Of
Baltimore, Md.
Full possession given on the 3lst day
of December, 1887.
Sixty house logs, 20 feet long.
decg.'S7-3t. JOSEPH STARRY.
Uedebower and Anderson auctioneers
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Judge Armstrong, of Hampshire
county, held court for Judge Beck
with the latter part of last week.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
GUILTY CONSCIENCE.

This paper made q statement: the
.Joeraoi conJradicted it and asked
for the proof. we offered to reply
IF the Jopyaol would print our an
swer Instead Of saying whether
it would, II would not, give its read
crs our answer. the Journal takes
refuge in biljingsgate. Here is what
we said. and here is the Journals
evasion.
The PAERERsBURG J0UTaGk in
language unbecoming ans one ask
inc recognition among gentlemen,
coutroverted q statement by Us, to
the effect that the Republican press
advocated Mr. Camden's reflect
ion. and challenged us to prove
what we said. We asked whether
the J0vraoi would publish our re
ply TO the challenge Instead Of
giving a direct answer. the .JoUrBQi
savs,-'It will publish the names
of the papers we refer to- This
wont do; viii You publish our reply
10 your challenge ? We have good
reason for wishing 20 reach the
readers OF the Journal. Is there a
skeleton in its closet, it is afraid we
will expose to the public view q; We
do confess. q good many facts are in
orr possession, we never print I'M
less attacked.
.T0',ru0', Dec. 18th.
The West Va. DEMOCRAT, several
months AGO. said shat "A very large
proportion of the republican papers
of this State, earnestly advocated
Mr.. Camden's re election We
promptly asked for proof, which the
DEMoCRAr declines 20 give. As there
are between forty and fifty Republi
can papers in the STATE, such bald
headed lie could not be proven, and
the DEMOCRAT knows it, Because
we denounce it, after giving some
two months tor a correction, the
DEmoCRAr now hOwls that our Ian
guage is "Unbecominy any one ask
inc recognition among gentlemen.
This is very severe 9nd painful to
our feelings, but q paper that com
pares itself 10 a Young maiden and
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Gentlemen: SToNEBRAKER'S LINZ
MENT in my estimation is the best prep
aration extant for pain. 1t has proved
that in my own family. Yours truly,
GEO. Il. OLIVER,
Organist st. Paul's Church,
Sept. "a, 1887. Albany, n. y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
Clothing Madeto Order
and the
FITS GUARANTEED.
Bucxlen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
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and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
. cents per box. For sale by George L
Light. ianli-sI.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
Just received direct from factory
Il complets line of Silverware which
enables me to sell it very low.
C.. W. BRowN's Jewelry Store.

A full line of small nickel clocks
just received for the holidays at c..
W. Browns Jewelry Store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

WARMERS LOG Cabin Remedies
old fashioned, simple compounds,
used in the days of our hardy fore
fathers. are old timers but "old
reliable" They comprise "Sar-
saparilla." "Hops and Buchu Rene
DIV, Cough and Consumption Rem
edy," "Scalpine, Tor the hair Elk
tract, for External and Internal
Use. "Plasters.' Rose Cream" for
Catarrh, and Liver Pills They
are put up by II. II. Warner & Co.,
proprietors of Warmers Safe RENE
dies, and promise TO equal the Stan
dard value of those great prepare
tions. All druggists keep them.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

We announce with regret the
death of James A. Haycock, which
occurred mt his residence near Char
lestown, Tuesday evening at 9 P. NJ.
Mr.. Haycock was born in Hardy
county. then Virginia, July Sth,
1926. and married in Winchester,
Va, in lS49. Eliza r. Howard, W no
survives him. I'm 1871 he moved to
jefferson county, where he has been
engaged in farming. He was open
and honest as an enemy, true and
warm in his friendships, kind and
generous as q neighbor, strongly
southern in his feelings and an un-
llinching odd Line Democrat.
Truthful and upright in his deal
ings with his fellow man, he despis
ed deceit and hypocrisy. He leaves
q widow. son and two daughters,
and large circle Of friends and ac-
ouaiutauces 60 mourn his loss.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
HAVE YOU CONSUMPTION

or any symptoms of it? Most all disea-
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a slight Cough, a bad case of Group or
Pleurisy, you will find
STONEBRAKER'S COUGH SYRUP
an infallible remedy. 40 years of con-
slant use has fully tested its merits,
hence it stands without argument the
best cough cure in the world. tits purely
vegetable, but rich in curative proper
ties. - cts.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

A man who has practiced medicine
for 40 years ought to know salt
from sugar; read what he says:
ToLFDo, o.. Jan. 10 1897.
Messrs. F. j. Cheney q Co.-Gen-
tlemen have been in the general
practice of medicine for most 40
years, and would say that in all my
practice and experience, have never
seen a preparation that l could pre-
scribe with as much confidence of
success as can Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by you. Have pre-
scribed it great many times and
its effect is wonderful, and would
say in conclusion that / have yet to
find a case of Catarrh that it would
not cure, if they would take it &C
cording to directions.
Yours truly.
L. L. GoRsUcH, M. ID.
Office, 215 Summit St.
We will give 800 for any case of
Catarrh that can not be cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken inter
nally.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Tcle-
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
Important Announcement.

Ladies' will find at our establishment
the greatest bargains in Ladies' Misses
and Children'S Jackets, Newmarkets
and Wraps, ever offered in CharlestOwn.
1t is the usual custom of merchants to
delay reductions until after the Holiday
season or until the season is nearly over.
We make our bargains move now.
:. ID. HIRSCHMAN & Co.
See HIirschman's Cape OvercOat for
boys, $l.75. y great bargain.
The most useful, as well as the cheap
est line of Holiday Presents, You will
find at =. ID. HIRSCHMAN e Co.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Stonebraker Chemical Co.-Gentle-
men: / have used all the popular brands
of Horse and Cattle Powders on the
market, but have never found, nor do
believe / ever will find anything for
building up ard invigorating stock like
SroNEBRAKER's HORSE AND CATTLE
POWDERS. | can buy other brands for
less money, but / think the best is the
cheapest in the end. Yours truly,
HENRY LANCASTER,
Supt. Streets, Baltimore City.
b fillmore, Sept. rs, 1887.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

have been selling Stonebraker's Fla
voring extracts for years. until the name
has become synonym of purity and
strength.
j d. PYLEs, Washington, ID. c.
4th Ave. Hotel, Oct. |, 1887.
Best quality of Flavoring Extracts we
ever used was Stonebraker's, manutac-
tured by the Stonebraker Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Md.
CD. HoLLBURT, Proprietor.
In my honest opinion | don't believe
there ever was or ever will be remedy
for the cure of rheumatism, Neuralgia.
Headache and Pain to equal SToNEBRA-
KER's LINIMENT. j sell it in all my
stores. JOS. n. ROBINSON,
Sept, 20, 1887. Paw Paw, w. Va.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

C.. w. Browns
Jewelry Store.
p Just received 700 pair Eyeglasses and
Spectacles, from D cents to the finest
Pebble Glass, at
c. w. Browns
Jewelry Store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Every purchaser will receive a Ticket,
which will entitle them to chance on
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16
of elegant land, and good
DWELLING & TENANT HOUSE,

good Barn, Carriage and Hen House;
Kitchen and all out buildings in good
repair. This farm has one Of the best
Springs near the dwelling) in Jefferson
county, and good Spring House; also
good Orchard. About 90 acres OF said
farm is set in grass.
Also at the same time and place viii
he sold
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

A man who has practieed medicine
for 40 years ought to know salt
from sugar; read what he says;
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

am the most successful breeder Of
fine fowls in the State, but feed them
SroNEBRAKER's CHICKEN POWDERS the
year round. 1t is the only Egg Producer
known. II. l.. SCRANTON,
Polo. Ill.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

Thomas H. Mason, Business Manager.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-12-16

s@ Sold by Druggists, 70 cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-05-18
High License In PennsyIvanIa.

The high license bill recently passed by
the Pennsylvania legislature seems calculat-
ed to create very high toned class of rum
shops In the first place no license can be
obtained except by citizens of the United
states OF temperate habits and good moral
character. Here in Maine a good moral
character and keeping rum shop are sup
posed to be incompatible, but reform in Penn
sylvania is in its infancy, and the business Of
rumshop keeping there is not in itself disrenn-
table. After the applicant has shown that be
is of good moral character notice of his an
plication is to be published in the newsna-
pers for at least fifteen days to give the NH
lie an opportunity to offer objections if thew
have any. Then he must state in the petition
that he believes that the place he wants Ii
censed is necessary for the accommodation
Of the public. 1t will be comparatively easy
to make this assertion, for the public is gem
orally pretty thirsty and doesn't want to
walk far to quench its thirst. More difficult
than this is the requirement that every APP
plicant shall accompany hi, application with
the names of two free holders who will become
sureties on the bond which he is required
to give to faithfully observe the pro-
visions Of the law. And finally his petition
must be accompanied by certificate ''signed